5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Overview of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes:

Embark on a captivating 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes, allowing ample time to delve into Moroccan history, with a particular focus on the rich Berber culture and traditions. Your exploration begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel/riad in Fes, followed by a transfer to the mesmerizing Merzouga desert. Here, relish a camel ride and experience an unforgettable overnight stay at a Berber camp. Traverse the highest Todra Gorges, explore the historic city of Ouarzazate, and marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This well-paced itinerary ensures a thorough immersion into Morocco’s diverse heritage and landscapes.

Highlights of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes:

Traverse Tizi N’Tichka pass with stunning mountain views
Visit Telouet, a traditional Berber village
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou
Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate
Continue to Dades Valley and spend the night in a riad/hotel amid Dades Gorges
Explore scenic Todra Gorges from Dades to Tinghir
Pass through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, beginning the Saharan oasis
Reach Merzouga, a desert town, for an overnight stay in a riad/hotel
Discover Erg Chebbi sand dunes, including the Great Dune
Follow the former Paris-Dakar route and visit Tissardmin oasis
Explore a nomadic settlement and visit Khamlia for a Gnawa music concert
Camel caravan to the desert camp and enjoy a starlit night in a Haima
Continue the journey towards Midelt, a mountain town near an ancient kasbah
Reach an elevation of 1500m, making it a vital stop between the High and Middle Atlas
Have dinner and spend the night in Midelt or the surrounding region
Depart for Fes through Zaida and Timahdit villages
Visit Azrou to witness monkeys in the cedar forest
Make a stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”
Reach Fes for dinner and an overnight stay

Detailed tour itinerary of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes:

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Gorges

Commence your journey with a morning pick-up from your Marrakech hotel/riad. Traverse the Tizi N’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, reaching an elevation of 2,260m with spectacular mountain views. Visit the traditional Berber village of Telouet and proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable fortified village. Enjoy lunch in Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate and continue to Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night in a riad/hotel amidst the Dades Gorges.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud Rissani – Merzouga

After breakfast, journey from Dades to Tinghir, exploring the scenic Todra Gorges. Pass through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, experiencing the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Continue to Merzouga, a desert town, where you’ll spend the night in a riad/hotel.

Day 3: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Nomads – Merzouga

Embark on a desert exploration after a hearty breakfast. Discover the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, including the impressive Great Dune of Morocco, standing over 250 meters high. Follow the former Paris-Dakar route and visit the Tissardmin oasis. Explore a nomadic settlement, gaining insights into their way of life. Visit the town of Khamlia for a Gnawa spiritual music concert. Return to Merzouga for lunch and relaxation before a camel caravan to the desert camp. Enjoy a starlit night in a Haima.

Day 4: Merzouga via Erfoud – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Midelt (280km)

Continue your journey towards Midelt, a mountain town near an ancient kasbah. Reach an elevation of 1500m, making it a vital stop between the High and Middle Atlas. Have dinner and spend the night in Midelt or the surrounding region.

Day 5: Midelt to Fes via Zaida – Timahdit – Azrou – Ifrane (230km)

Depart for Fes through Zaida and Timahdit villages. Visit Azrou to witness monkeys in the cedar forest. Make a stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Reach Fes for dinner and an overnight stay.

Your 5-day journey concludes, filled with diverse landscapes and cultural experiences.